Our Tours

Each route has been carefully curated to bring another side of Ireland to the attention of our guests combined with key destination highlights. Each route is sure to engage, energise and motivate and create Instagram worthy pics!

The Phoenix

(2.5 Hours / €65 pp) SPECIAL OFFER €45

Starting off in Dublin’s historic city centre, this is our shortest cycle and yet our most packed itinerary! Your first stop is Dublin Castle where your guide brings the history of the castle to life. You then pass by a wealth of attractions including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness, IMMA and Kilmainham Gaol, before arriving at the War Memorial Gardens. Here you will start a very special river cycle that brings you to Dublin’s magnificent Phoenix Park. The park is the biggest city park in Europe and is home to 300 wild deer. You will take in all of the highlights of this magical park before stopping for tea with your guide. This is a cycle to never forget.

The Southsider

(3.5 HOURS / €85 PP) SPECIAL OFFER €65

The Southern Coastal route will take you through Irishtown and onwards to Sandymount Strand, immortalised in James Joyce’s Ulysses, and this is where you will have your first glimpse of the glorious Dublin coastline. Then you will head along a beautiful cycle route taking in the coast as you go, before arriving in Dun Laoghaire, with its magnificent pier and ‘The Forty Foot, a favourite spot for Dublin’s brave sea swimmers! After that, it’s onto the picturesque Dalkey and Killiney, where breathtaking views of the Wicklow mountains await. You will cycle to the top of Killiney Hill very easily on our electric bikes where a truly memorable vista awaits.

The Northsider

(4.5 HOURS / €90 PP) SPECIAL OFFER €70

Our longest cycle takes you out to the historic and truly magical Howth. Here you will see a Medieval Castle, a 4000-year-old Dolmen and a gorgeous fishing harbour. There will be views to take your breath away. You will see all the way back to Dublin city and if you’re lucky will be able to see 100 miles north to the stunning Mountains of Mourne. Howth is a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and yet you are transported to a place that could be on the West coast of Ireland with its huge cliffs and sleepy atmosphere. An exciting adventure awaits!

Our tours & experienceS

Commitment to Premium Experiences

It’s the finer details that set us apart. Collaborating with Dublin based business, Georgia in Dublin, our high visibility vests are not only practical but bring a splash of style to proceedings! Our audio equipment is supplied by Vox, Ireland’s leading supplier of audio systems ensuring experiences of the highest quality both indoors and outdoors. Keeping your energy levels high whilst exploring is helped by our partnership with Wyldsson, an Irish business that supplies the most delicious plant-based snacks, breakfasts and shakes in the world, with all products being gluten-free and suitable for vegans.

Discover Ireland on two wheels, in the company of friends and colleagues, creating unforgettable travel memories. That feeling of using energy, breathing in fresh air and discovering new locations is truly motivating.Using state of the art Staiger Sinus electric bikes, Detours provides premium guided tours in Ireland based on carefully curated routes ensuring an original Ireland travel experience. At Detours, we also like to have fun, which is evident in our collection of guides, each bringing their own personality to your electric bike adventure.

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Electric Bike RentaL

When you rent with Detours you can rest assured that you will have the best equipment to take you on your journey. We use state of the art Staiger Sinus electric bikes, high-quality locks, great gear and insurance for peace of mind. This ensures you can sit back and enjoy your travel

Our Electric Bikes

Based on Pearse Street in Dublin’s city centre, Detours’ HQ is located within the premises of GreenAer, Ireland’s leading electric bike retailer established in 2007. GreenAer is home to a wide range of electric bikes for sale and a workshop staffed by the most experienced bike mechanics and this is the starting and end point of your Detours adventure. Detours’ fleet of electric bikes are maintained by this specialist team at GreenAer who are also on hand to assist with your introduction to your electric bike(s) before commencing your experience so you’re in the safe and professional hands.

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Our Guides

Detours’ Co-Founders, Ollie and Ken believe that people make the experience and as a result have brought together a group of talented individuals working as our guides. Allow us to introduce you to our lead guide, Stephen Wilson.

Stephen Wilson

Lead Tour Guide

Our guide Stephen is a Dublin native. He’s very proud of his city and loves his job showing what he loves about Dublin to visitors. Stephen’s background is in acting. He trained at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and has worked in major West End theatrical productions. He returned home a few years ago as he couldn’t resist the charm of his home town. He now mainly focuses on guiding and is a well known voiceover artist. He is very passionate about what he does and he might even do a little acting when you’re on his tour!

About us

We are a team committed to delivering memorable travel experiences using a mode of transportation that we truly believe in, the electric bike. Founded in 2017 by, Belgian native and electric bike fanatic, Ollie van der Elst, and Ken Lyons, Dublin native and travel professional, Detours brings to market a sustainable, original, informative and premium travel experience to Ireland. These boys want their guests to explore, use energy, breath in the fresh Irish air and simply go further, faster while discovering their destination.